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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY195
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector
cannot be moved out of the PARK (P) position, you
can use the following procedure to temporarily
move the gear selector:

1. Turn the engine OFF.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,
remove the shifter boot material of the gear
selector by pulling up to carefully separate the
gear selector bezel and boot assembly from
the console.

Shifter Boot And Bezel

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the
gear selector override release and push down
while depressing the shifter button at the
same time.

Gear Selector Override Release Lever

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL (N) position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shifter boot and bezel.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range.
If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE209
COOLING SYSTEM Coolant Checks

Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection
every 12 months (before the onset of freezing
weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant is
dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and
refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to
MS-12106) only by an authorized dealer. Check the
front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of
bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying
water from a garden hose vertically down the face of
the condenser.

Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly
could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any
coolant is needed to be added to the system
please contact an authorized dealer.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
contains visible sediment, have an authorized
dealer clean and flush with OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032).
For the proper maintenance intervals Úpage 199.
Selection Of Coolant
For further information Ú page 251.
NOTE:
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT)
engine coolant, may result in engine damage
and may decrease corrosion protection. OAT
engine coolant is different and should not be
mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology
(HOAT) engine coolant or any “globally compat -
ible” coolant. If a non-OAT engine coolant is
introduced into the cooling system in an emer -
gency, the cooling system will need to be
drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an autho -
rized dealer as soon as possible.
Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant products. Do not use additional rust
inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant
and may plug the radiator.

This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant. Use of
propylene glycol-based engine coolant is not
recommended.

Some vehicles require special tools to add
coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems
properly could lead to severe internal engine
damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to
the system please contact an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from
under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radi -
ator or coolant bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away
from the radiator cooling fan when the hood is
raised. The fan starts automatically and may
start at any time, whether the engine is
running or not.
When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead and turn the
ignition to the OFF mode. The fan is tempera -
ture controlled and can start at any time the
ignition is in the ON mode.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE211
Coolant Level
The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick
visual method for determining that the coolant
level is adequate. With engine off and cold, the
level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle
should be between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
Cooling System Notes
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/kilo -
meters of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being
vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.

If an examination of your engine compartment
shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the
vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon
dissipate.
Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine
coolant needs to be added, the contents of the
coolant expansion bottle must also be protected
against freezing.
If frequent engine coolant additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure
tested for leaks.
Maintain engine coolant concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corro -
sion protection of your engine which contains
aluminum components.
Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle
overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your
vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep
the front of the condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or
Winter operation. If replacement is ever neces -
sary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsatisfactory
engine cooling performance, poor gas mileage,
and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to ensure brake system performance, all
brake system components should be inspected
periodically Ú page 199.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be
checked when performing under the hood service
or immediately if the Brake System Warning Light
indicates system failure. If necessary, add fluid to
bring level within the designated marks on the side
of the reservoir of the brake master cylinder. Be
sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area
before removing cap. With disc brakes the fluid
level can be expected to fall as the brake linings
wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level
may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted Ú page 251.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in
abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive
lining wear, and possible brake damage. You
would not have your full braking capacity in an
emergency.
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Starting
............................................................ 69Automatic Transmission.............................. 69Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather.............................................. 69Engine Fails To Start................................... 70Steering........................................................... 23Column Lock............................................... 23Power.......................................................... 78Storage, Vehicle...................................... 42, 243Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 243Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 162Surround View Camera.................................. 106Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 141Symbol Glossary................................................ 9Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 205
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 23Tip Start........................................................... 69Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 230Tire Markings................................................. 225Tire Safety Information.................................. 225Tire Service Kit.................. 187, 188, 189, 191Tires................................... 174, 233, 237, 242Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 235Air Pressure............................................... 233
Chains...................................................... 240Changing.................................................. 180Compact Spare......................................... 237General Information........................ 233, 237High Speed............................................... 234Inflation Pressure..................................... 233Jacking..................................................... 180Life Of Tires.............................................. 235Load Capacity........................................... 230Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..63, 151Quality Grading......................................... 242Radial....................................................... 234Replacement............................................ 236Rotation.................................................... 241Safety.............................................. 225, 233Sizes......................................................... 226Snow Tires................................................ 237Spare Tires...................................... 237, 238Spinning................................................... 235Trailer Towing........................................... 114Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 235Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 247To Open Hood.................................................. 49Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 113Towing................................................. 110, 196Disabled Vehicle....................................... 196Guide........................................................ 113
Recreational............................................. 116Weight...................................................... 113Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 116Traction......................................................... 117Traction Control............................................ 141Traffic Sign Assist.............................................91Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 141Trailer Towing................................................ 110Hitches..................................................... 112Minimum Requirements........................... 113Tips........................................................... 115Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 113Wiring....................................................... 115Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 113Trailer Weight................................................ 113Transmission Automatic.......................................... 73, 212Fluid.......................................................... 252Maintenance............................................ 212Transmission Fault Warning Light....................61Transporting Pets.......................................... 173Tread Wear Indicators................................... 235
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